Browns battered with injuries heading into Saturday game at Indianapolis

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

The third preseason game is considered a dress rehearsal for the regular season, but it won't be for several Browns starters, reports the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Among those ruled out for the game Saturday night in Indianapolis are outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard (knee), wide receiver Davone Bess (knee), placekicker Brandon Bogotay (groin), cornerback Chris Owens (foot) and defensive end Desmond Bryant (back).

Rookie outside linebacker and first-round pick Barkevious Mingo is also out with what has been diagnosed as a bruised lung. It is feared he could miss months.

The Browns might wind up carrying two kickers this season: veteran Shayne Graham for field goals and rookie Brandon Bogotay for kickoffs. Bogotay was a kickoff specialist in college, attempting only three field goals. Graham has been kicking field goals for NFL teams since 2001.